Monthly Archives: August 2018
Read more about the article Newhall Health Center celebrates official opening
Marsha Mclean, Mayor Pro Tem, cuts the ribbon Tuesday Morning. The Northeast Valley Health Corporation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony alongside community leaders and healthcare partners to celebrate the opening of the Newhall Health Center. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Newhall Health Center celebrates official opening

Over 75 people packed the Northeast Valley Health Corporation’s Newhall Health Center on Tuesday morning, eager to celebrate at the grand opening ceremony. “We can’t do what we do in…

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Read more about the article Man accused of hitting car seller with car, dragging him 35 feet
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Man accused of hitting car seller with car, dragging him 35 feet

A Northridge man accused of running down another man with his car during a car-sale-gone-awry was arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, in this case, his…

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Read more about the article Single mother battling cancer for the fourth time; community comes together to help
Jennifer Kennedy was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. After two more diagnosis since, she is now fighting cancer for the fourth time. Courtesy Photo

Single mother battling cancer for the fourth time; community comes together to help

Single mother Jennifer Kennedy has heard,” you have cancer,” more than once in her life. She was first told in 1997, and now, for the fourth time, she is on…

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Read more about the article Sparking passion in students
Author, education expert and motivational speaker Mark Perna speaks to a group of parents and students at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Sparking passion in students

Local educators, parents and residents of the community learned how to spark passion, purpose and performance in Santa Clarita Valley students, as College of the Canyons welcomed author, education expert…

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Read more about the article Karla Edwards | Heads Up: There Was a Typo on the Home Improvement Page
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Karla Edwards | Heads Up: There Was a Typo on the Home Improvement Page

Gotcha again! (“Fill trenches with slurry,” Saturday, Aug. 11, home improvement page, Robert Lamoureux column.) In the fourth paragraph, it says, “They cut the concrete open, due what they have…

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Read more about the article West Ranch’s Allison Jacobs makes NORCECA Girls U18 volleyball roster
West Ranch's Allison Jacobs (7) goes for a kill against Canyon's Selasi Mawugbe (12) at West Ranch High School on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

West Ranch’s Allison Jacobs makes NORCECA Girls U18 volleyball roster

On August 2, the official 2018 NORCECA Girls U18 Continental roster was announced. Out of the 20 girls that competed for a spot on the 12-person roster, two girls from…

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Read more about the article Thomas Oatway | Lovell’s Rant Commits the Exact Outrage That She Demeans
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Thomas Oatway | Lovell’s Rant Commits the Exact Outrage That She Demeans

Terri Lovell (Aug. 11 commentary in The Signal) railed against progressives and the Left, while asserting that they “will remain in a perpetual state of outrage until they gain control…

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Read more about the article Patrick D. Lanphere | Could the Trump Strategy Work for the Democrats in 2020?
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Patrick D. Lanphere | Could the Trump Strategy Work for the Democrats in 2020?

On Aug. 6, on one of President Trump’s favorite (not!) TV “news” stations (not!), MSNBC, a political “reporter” gave his opinion of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Dana Milbank is…

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Read more about the article Race to the delicious finish
The Hart High School team took second at the 8th annual Burrito Bowl by the WiSH Education Foundation at Westfield Valencia Town Center on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Race to the delicious finish

The start of high school football in the Santa Clarita Valley is right around the corner, and Tuesday’s annual Burrito Bowl will allow for some preseason competition among the various…

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Read more about the article David Stears: A passion for the theatrical
David Stears recites the "Alas Poor Yorick" scene from Hamlet by William Shakespeare in the Black Box Theater at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

David Stears: A passion for the theatrical

By Patti Rasmussen   “Go wisely and slowly. Those who rush stumble and fall.” ― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet   Who doesn’t remember watching or reading the play Romeo…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Valencia grad embraces commute from OC to TMU
Jasmine Logan, a senior at The Master's University and a Valencia High grad, is coming off one of the most productive offensive seasons in program history. What will 2018 hold? Photo courtesy of John Duncan

TMU Insider: Valencia grad embraces commute from OC to TMU

There’s a play from The Master’s University women’s soccer team’s 2017 season that embodies both the past and present of its star player. In the clip, Jasmine Logan, a Valencia…

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Read more about the article VIA luncheon to discuss safety in an active shooter situation
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies train during a 2018 active shooter drill. Signal file photo

VIA luncheon to discuss safety in an active shooter situation

To help businesses and employees prepare in the case of an active shooter incident, the Valley Industry Association is scheduled to provide a training on Tuesday, Aug. 21, for anyone…

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Read more about the article Canyon and Saugus football begin to utilize JV coaching staff
Saugus High School's football team practices for the upcoming 2019 football season. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Canyon and Saugus football begin to utilize JV coaching staff

There’s a new trend happening at Canyon and Saugus High Schools, and other schools might soon follow suit. JV football coaches are helping out the varsity teams as position coaches.…

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